I got a chance to play with some of my fly tying stuff last night. While inspecting a pheasant wing I noticed the biots. Duh, I said to myself, all birds should have these. So i broke out the vice and dubbing box and tied up a few hare’s ears with the pheasant biots as tails. I happily report I liked the look. I’m sure that others have already found this out, but for me my discovery was exciting. If you haven’t used them, give them a shot. I think you’ll like them.
Hey…it certainly hadn’t occurred to me! ;o) Where on the wing are these? I wanna check 'em out…
Dave, check the front (leading) edge of the primary flight feathers.
Will do. Thanks! I’ll do that when I get home. Are the pheasant biots as large as the goose or turkey biots? I mean…I guess I’ll figure that out when I see them…but…just wondering.
No they aren’t. There are actually a couple of different sizes on the feather from the tip to the quill. I would imagine they would dye easily as well.
Found 'em! Just another instance of “I keep learning!” ;o)
I happen to be running a Phantastic Pheasant Swap - these would be an interesting addition. Great minds think alike??